1/2 Thaler - Ferdinand I Vienna

€1.00
IssuerAustrian Empire
Year1520-1555
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Thaler
CurrencyThaler (1520-1754)
CompositionSilver
Weight14.3 g
Dimensions32 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Markl#58-61
Obverse descriptionCrowned young portrait half size without beard facing left in a beaded circle, sceptre at left hand. Legend around (starts at 12h) for `Ferdinandus Dei Gratia Romanorum Hungariae Bohemiae Dalmatiae Croatiae Rex`.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFERDINAND D G RO VNG BOE DA C REX
Reverse descriptionEagle, head facing left with halo, in a beaded circle with composite arms, 1 ancient Hungary, 2 Bohemia, 3 Austria and ancient Burgundy, and 4 Spain with Castilla and Leon. A small shield of Upper Austria (Oberösterreich) divides the legend below. Legend (starts at 12h) for `Infans Hispaniae Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae`.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringINF HISPA ARCHI // D AVST DUX BVRG
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1520-1555)  - -
Catalog ID8081093630
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